Overview
- Milos Uzan matched a career high with 26 points and six assists, hitting 5 of 7 from deep while playing through sprained ankles.
- Houston shot 60% and made 10 three-pointers with a 34–22 rebounding edge, turning 15 Colorado turnovers into 21 points.
- After trailing 10–2 early, the Cougars blitzed the Buffaloes with a 36–11 run and took a 55–29 halftime lead.
- Seven Cougars scored in double figures, led by Uzan, with Joseph Tugler (14), Chris Cenac Jr. (12), Kingston Flemings (11), and three others at 10.
- Colorado fell to 16–13 (6–10 Big 12) as coach Tad Boyle was ejected late in the first half; Houston moved to 24–5 (12–4) before hosting Baylor next.